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Fort Towson

Oklahoma · 611 residents · 5.623 sq mi
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Fort Towson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,676. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $34,100. With a median age of 41.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 41% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

611
+14%since 1990
from 538 in 1990
1990 – 2025
109 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 96 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.5
+9%since 1990
from 38.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4705356016667311990201020202024Fort Towson
2024546
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,676
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,259 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,612
+69%since 1990
from $7,457 in 1990
US average: $21,522
31.7%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 29.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$34,100
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$346
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $230 in 1990
US average: $602
67.8%
−8.7 ptssince 1990
from 76.5% in 1990
32.2% rent
1.7
−10%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89%(479)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score32.1%(173)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(520)
Black1.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(14)
Asian0.5%(3)
Diversity Score10.7%(65)
11
−67%since 1990
from 32 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.3%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.4%
+11.2 ptssince 1990
from 52.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
−20%since 1990
from 22.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Towson, Oklahoma?

Fort Towson, Oklahoma has about 611 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fort Towson, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Fort Towson, Oklahoma earns about $19,676 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Towson, Oklahoma expensive?

In Fort Towson, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $34,100, and the typical rent is about $346 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Towson, Oklahoma?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Towson, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Towson, Oklahoma?

About 31.7% of people in Fort Towson, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Towson, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Towson, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 73 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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